External Auditor

Office Angels Limited; City Of London; Sur place; GBP 48 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Office‑based role

Direct exposure to partners

Résumé du poste

Office Angels Limited is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior with a focus on external audit to join a West End practice. The role offers 80% audit and 20% accounts, with significant client exposure and close collaboration with partners across a varied portfolio of owner‑managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients.

The role is fully office‑based, with working hours from 9:30am to 5:30pm, and a salary band of £48,000–£50,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong external audit experience in practice.
• Experience leading audits and managing client relationships.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach.
• Experience with Caseware, MyWorkpapers, CCH or Mercia would be advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop effective audit strategies.
• Review audit work, prepare reports and present findings to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and returns.
• Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies when required.

Connaissances

External audit experience

Client relationship management

Audit leadership

UK GAAP & FRS 102 knowledge

Strong communication

Formation

ACA or ACCA qualified

Outils

CCH

Caseware

MyWorkpapers

Mercia

Description du poste

Audit & Accounts Senior (External Audit Focus)

West End 45,000 - 50,000 Full-Time Office-Based Working hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm

A long-established and highly respected accountancy practice in West End is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior to join its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a traditional, relationship-focused firm that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality audit, accounting and advisory services to a loyal client base. The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with partners across a varied portfolio of owner-managed businesses, SMEs and corporate clients.

The Role

This position is approximately 80% audit and 20% accounts, making it ideal for someone who enjoys managing external audit assignments while maintaining involvement in accounts preparation and client advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

Audit

• Lead audit assignments from planning through to completion.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop effective audit strategies.
• Review audit work, prepare reports and present findings to clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Liaise directly with partners and clients throughout the audit process.

Accounts & Tax

• Prepare statutory accounts under UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Prepare and review working papers and financial statements.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and returns.
• Respond to client accounting and compliance queries.
• Liaise with HMRC and other regulatory bodies when required.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Strong external audit experience gained within an accountancy practice.
• Experience leading audits and managing client relationships.
• Good technical knowledge of UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Confident communicator with a professional and proactive approach.
• Experience with CCH, Caseware, MyWorkpapers and/or Mercia would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of 48,000 - 50,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and well-regarded practice.
• Direct exposure to partners and clients.
• Varied and interesting portfolio of audit assignments.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Fully office-based role, Monday to Friday.
• Working hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.